Final · Kickoff
2023 Regular season · Week 2 · Empower Field at Mile High
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The Washington Commanders beat the Denver Broncos 35–33 on the road at Empower Field at Mile High in Week 2 of the 2023 regular season on September 17, 2023. It was decided by 2 points, a field goal or less.
The result moved the Commanders to 2–0 and dropped the Broncos to 0–2. The Commanders finished 2023 at 4–13 and missed the playoffs. The Broncos finished 2023 at 8–9 and missed the playoffs. The Commanders’ 35 points were their most in any game of 2023.
In their previous meeting, the Denver Broncos won 17–10 on October 31, 2021. When they met again, the Denver Broncos won 27–26 on November 30, 2025.
Written by WHYNFL from the final scores in its results archive, which begins with the 1999 season. Records, streaks and season results count regular-season and playoff finals.
Series Commanders lead the series 4–3 after meeting No. 7 since 2001 Full series history
The defensive lineman will miss at least four games, and a beat reporter expects the absence to run longer. New York called up Dalen Cambre and Trace Ford for Sunday.
Ravens linebacker Trenton Simpson, Jets safety Minkah Fitzpatrick and Broncos guard Ben Powers drew the largest fines, and five players were docked for hip-drop tackles.
Dan Quinn said Daniels will practice fully this week after his elbow injury, while Mariota's second knee sprain of the year leaves rookie Athan Kaliakmanis next in line.
